Audio Files

Files, which contain the m4p file extension, are protected AAC audio files downloaded from the I Tunes music store. AAC files incorporate Apple’s Fair play DRM for protection technology. The file limits the number of computers that a user can play a particular file on. Users can play the m4p file on their computer by […]

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) file is used to store a raw digital audio file in a computer system. It is a direct representation of (1s and 0s) digital sample values of an audio recording. The file keeps the recording in raw digital audio since high-quality recordings can be lossless. The files can’t use any form […]

The COPY extension refers to a Sony Ericsson Protected Content file. The format is copy-protected and was used by the old Sony Ericsson mobile phones. It follows a proprietary DRM method to protect them, which is not very sophisticated, but got the job done. The COPY extension was mostly used to store the user’s ringtone […]

The Delusion/XTracker, a digital audio composing and generation software, uses the DSF (Delusional Digital Sound File) extension. It belongs to the audio files category and stores digital samples and audio clips. It supports 8 or 16-bit mono formats and contains other information such as metadata, loops, sound effects, instruments, and more. The extension is no […]

Developed by Audacity, its cross-platform audio editor by the same name uses the AU extension. The format belongs to the audio files category and stores binary data. These are header-less one-channel PCM audio with sample rates and bit rates defined in a lateral AUP file. The software automatically converts any imported audio data into AU […]

Developed by Voyetra, its Digital Orchestrator, a multi-track sequencer for MIDI and other similar formats, uses the ORC extension. It belongs to the audio file category and stores text in upper case. It uses partial compression, i.e., only the last character of each line and saves two bytes by not using the CR/LF control character […]

Developed by DaveTech, the GarageBand Records, musical audio and video producing app, uses the RECORD extension. It is useful in uploading content on iTunes and stores a recording in binary form. The format has been discontinued and considered obsolete presently.

Developed by Sonic Foundry and acquired by Magix, the Sound Forge Pro Audio (SFK) extension refers to a waveform pertaining to a WAV file. Sound Forge Pro, MAGIX VEGAS, or a range of Sony multi-players are capable of producing them. Similar to the PKF format, the software automatically generates it while playing an audio file. […]

Developed by Adobe, its Adobe Audition, an audio production software, uses the PKF (Audition Peak File) format. It is a part of the Creative Cloud suite, a hub of more than 20 programs, and employs the form to store audio signal (waveform) data in a visualized manner. The binary audio file type was first introduced […]

Developed by Sonic Foundry and acquired by Magix, the Sound Forge Pro Audio (SFK) extension refers to a waveform pertaining to a WAV file. Sound Forge Pro, MAGIX VEGAS, or a range of Sony multiplayers are capable of producing them. Similar to the PKF format, the software automatically generates it while playing an audio file. […]